Strengthening medical radiation technologist recognition through advanced practice in Canada: A narrative review |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Ultrasound, Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin 300120, China;2. Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116000, China;1. Health Sciences Research Centre, UCL University College, Campus Odense: UCL Erhvervsakademi og Professionshojskole, Campus Niels Bohrs Alle, Radiography, Odense, Denmark;2. Cardiology Research Department, Odense University Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark;3. Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland;4. Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Southwest Jutland, Esbjerg, Denmark;5. Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark;6. Department of Radiology, Kolding, Lillebaelt Hospital, University Hospitals of Southern Denmark, Denmark;1. Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital Site, 2200 Eglinton Ave W, Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1, Canada;2. Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Canada;3. Institute for Health Policy, Management, & Evaluation, University of Toronto, Canada;4. Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy;1. Department of Medical Radiography, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria;2. Department of Radiology, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria;3. Department of Radiography, College of Health Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria;4. Department of Radiology, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundLack of professional recognition from the public and other healthcare professionals has been a long-standing issue for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) in Canada. This situation was further highlighted by the pandemic when several provinces refused to recognize MRTs as essential workers. In addition to continued advocacy to develop interprofessional awareness of the MRT discipline, prioritizing the creation of advanced practice opportunities will increase the perceived value of MRTs to healthcare.MethodsLiterature for this review was found by searching the electronic databases of PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and Athabasca University. Relevant reports from credible Canadian organizations, global MRT professional association websites, frameworks for advanced practice, and one dissertation were also reviewed.DiscussionThe implementation of advanced practice radiography roles present a tremendous opportunity to increase the visibility and recognition of the MRT profession in both clinical and research domains. In Canada, role extension in radiography has underscored the significance and need for advanced practice.ConclusionTo keep pace with growing demand for medical imaging, the use of human health resources must be re-evaluated to optimize care delivery and capitalize on the full skill set of MRTs. |
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